Condolence: When I heard about Jeff's passing, I was completely taken aback. I'd known the Frescos since I was 4 or 5 and when my mother passed away when I was 14, they were the ones who took guardianship of me for a period of time. I will never forget the years spent with them for many reasons, but especially because of Jeff. Though he was a hardworking man and because of my being in boarding school I did not get to see him often, he was still a strong father figure to me. Growing up I was an only child to a single mother, but the time spent in the Fresco household during my youth provided me with an opportunity to have the first good father figure in my life. While I lived with them after my mom passed, Jeff was always kind and accepting. I was raised differently than they raised their own children, but Jeff never made me feel like an outsider in their home. He was kind and gentle and understood that I needed compassion and a good ear more than anything during that extremely difficult period in my life. He may not have agreed with everything I was, or even who I am today, but I never felt less than or judged when I was around him. Even just a few months back a mutual friend ran into him at a party and he still wanted to know where I was at and how I was doing.
I extend my condolences and deepest sympathies to the children he left behind. I know all too well how difficult it is to have a parent ripped away from you. There are still days, almost 9 years later, that I want to pick up the phone and it be my mother on the other end. The sadness is gut wrenching and knowing that they are no longer just a phone call or a text away is not a feeling easily described. There will be mornings you will be fine and then you'll go about your day and smell a perfume or a cologne that reminds you of them and it will tear at your heart strings, because all you want to is run to them and hear them say that you will be okay. All I can say is that it will get easier. Everyone grieves in their own way and you might find yourself doing things have never done before to deal with the loss you have suffered. You are not broken, you are not wrong. No one can tell you the proper way to grieve. No one can tell you how to feel and when to feel it. It's going to come in waves, it's going to cycle back and repeat itself, it's going to hurt; but that is what this is. Don't fight the emotions, don't fill your head with advice of others. If you don't want to go out and be social, don't. Never force yourself to things you don't want to do. Your soul knows how to heal itself and it will do it in its own time. Jeff was an amazing husband and father. I know in my heart that he is in a peaceful place and he will always be there to protect you and to listen to you when you need it most; all you have to do is talk. I hope that you are all able to find peace during this tumultuous time in your lives.

Condolence: Cecila, we were deeply saddened and shocked to hear about Jeff's passing. Our prayers go out to you and the family and wishing Gods grace to be with you.

Condolence: Ceil , Were very sorry to hear about Jeffrey GODSPEED Jeffrey , May you rest in peace .

Condolence: My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jeffrey. May you find comfort in prayer and in the beautiful words of Psalms 68:20 and Revelation 21:4. There God promises to bring and end to death and suffering. Until that time, draw strength from one another, hold your memories close and lean on God for everlasting comfort 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17.

Condolence: Oh Ceil my heart is heavy for you and your family. There are no words that will make this pain go away. But remember love never dies... Jeff's love will always stay beside you and around you to protect you and comfort you. May God envelop you with all of his care, love and strength to get you through this difficult time.

Condolence: Richard and I were so saddened to hear about the loss of your husband. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Be strong.

Condolence: Ceil
My heart hurts for you and your family . I never knew your husband but just hearing and reading of him he of course sounds like one of a kind . This makes complete sense because so are you so I'm certain you two were perfect together .
Again I'm so sorry for you . Consider this a big hug for
you until I see you again .
May Gods Peace be with you and your family .

Condolence: Ceil & family, I was so shocked & saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved Jeff. You are in my thoughts & prayers. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. Jeff was the kindest man & the best husband & Father. He will be greatly missed. May he RIP in God'S comforting arms.